Desserts with chocolate in every bite are perfect when you need recipes that taste as good as they look. From quick weeknight options to dishes fit for a crowd, these ideas are made to be simple and satisfying. You’ll find plenty to keep your table full and your family happy.

Image shows a close up of a spoon holding a bite of an Individual Chocolate Chip Cookie with the full cookie in the ramekin behind it.
Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Indulge in warm, gooey goodness with our Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookies. In just a few minutes, you’ll be enjoying soft, homemade cookies with oozing chocolate chips – a delightful treat that’s perfect for any craving.
Get the Recipe: Microwave Chocolate Chip Cookie

No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream

A glass dish with three scoops of chocolate ice cream—one of the finest chocolate desserts—topped with chocolate syrup, colorful sprinkles, and a maraschino cherry, on a wooden surface.
No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

This no-churn chocolate ice cream is made with chocolate, sweetened condensed milk, and half-and-half and is ready after freezing overnight.
Get the Recipe: No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate protein fudge

Two squares of chocolate protein fudge on top of each other with the top having a bite out of it and a honey stick behind them.
Chocolate protein fudge. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Silky smooth this chocolate protein fudge makes a tasty, bite-sized protein dessert! Easy to whip up, indulge yourself with 10g of protein!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate protein fudge

Pecan bars on a baking sheet.
Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust have a buttery shortbread crust with layers of pecan pie flavors.
Get the Recipe: Pecan Pie Magic Cookie Bars with Chocolate Shortbread Crust

Molten Chocolate Cakes

Image shows a fork pulling a bite from a molten chocolate cake on a white plate.
Molten Chocolate Cakes. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

These copycat molten cakes are better than the ones they make on Carnival Cruise ships. It’s surprisingly easy to make, and the wow factor on these fudgy delights is off the charts.
Get the Recipe: Molten Chocolate Cakes

Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Avocado mousse in glass on burlap.
Avocado Chocolate Mousse. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

For a decadent yet slimming treat, savor the smooth and airy texture of chocolate mousse made with your waistline in mind. It’s a delightful dessert that effortlessly melts in your mouth, making for the perfect summertime indulgence.
Get the Recipe: Avocado Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF

Gluten-free rice krispie square on parchment paper with more squares and a bowl of chocolate chips behind it.
Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Sticky, crunchy, and folded with chocolate chips, these gluten-free rice krispie treats are the perfect fall dessert!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Squares-DF/GF

Chocolate Ganache Tart

A slice of a chocolate ganache tart.
Chocolate Ganache Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This rich Chocolate Ganache Tart is an elegant and delicious dessert. Just imagine a thick silky ganache made from simple ingredients like cream, butter, and divinely rich chocolate sitting atop a flaky buttery tart shell.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Tart

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse

Image shows a Spoon with Baileys chocolate mousse and whipped cream and the full serving behind it.
Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience the divine indulgence of Bailey’s chocolate mousse, a heavenly dessert that will transport your taste buds to new heights. This velvety-smooth mousse combines the richness of chocolate with the creamy and luxurious touch of Bailey’s Irish Cream.
Get the Recipe: Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake

A dish with chocolate chips and cherries in it.
Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake. Photo credit: Call Me PMc.

Chocolate Cherry Cobbler is a dessert that embodies comfort and indulgence. With a combination of simple ingredients, it transforms into a dessert sure to please the palates of all who try it.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Cobbler Cake

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate mousse in mason jars with whipped cream and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Mousse. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Indulge in the velvety decadence of this Chocolate Mousse. Crowned with the airy peaks of whipped egg whites, this delightful mousse has a heavenly texture.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse Tart

A slice of mint chocolate pie on a white plate with a fork, topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece; the rest of this irresistible chocolate dessert is in the background.
Chocolate Mousse Tart. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Easy and elegant, this Chocolate Mousse Tart is as delicious as it is pretty, all decked out in green. You may know this as a Grasshopper pie, but it is so much more with a rich chocolate crust, creamy chocolate mousse, topped with peppermint flavored whipped cream.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Tart

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

A piece of chocolate covered dessert on a plate next to a pan of dessert.
Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert is a cool, creamy, delicous no bake dessert that’s perfect for summer bbqs and parties!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Pineapple Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Four jars of chocolate pudding with peanut butter and chocolate chips.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with chocolate peanut butter pudding, where velvety chocolate and creamy peanut butter harmonize to create a rich, irresistible delight that’s a perfect treat for any occasion. This luscious pudding is a marriage of two beloved flavors, delivering pure bliss with every spoonful.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding

Chocolate Fudge Cake

A slice of chocolate fudge cake with glossy frosting on a white plate.
Chocolate Fudge Cake. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Your search for the best chocolate fudge cake ends here. This easy, from-scratch recipe is proof that basic pantry ingredients can make a rich, moist, and out-of-this-world delicious chocolate dessert. Get ready for some serious chocolatey goodness with this decadent cake – it’s the kind that you will wake up in the middle of the night for!
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Cake

Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream overflowing a tin mug and dripping over.
Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Mason jar ice cream is the easiest sugar-free ice cream recipe! You only need four ingredients (or just three ingredients for vanilla ice cream) and less than 10 total minutes of prep time. Plus, no ice cream maker needed for this frozen treat – just shake, freeze, serve and enjoy!
Get the Recipe: Mason Jar Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Mummy Cupcakes

A chocolate mummy cupcake with white frosting on a table.
Chocolate Mummy Cupcakes. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

These double chocolate mummy cupcakes are perfect for a Halloween party or your kid’s lunchbox. With white icing and googly eyes, they look super cute but are also easy to make.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Mummy Cupcakes

Chocolate Macaroon Pie

A slice of chocolate coconut pie on a plate.
Chocolate Macaroon Pie. Photo credit: Real Life of Lulu.

Experience a symphony of flavors with our Chocolate Macaroon Pie. A cocoa-infused crust envelops a luscious coconut filling, resulting in a dessert masterpiece that’s sure to delight.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Macaroon Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Cream Pie. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

This decadent homemade Chocolate Cream Pie is a rich and comforting homemade treat. The velvety smooth chocolate filling paired with a buttery, flaky crust will surely hit the sweet spot.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Cream Pie

Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate covered ice cream bites on a piece of parchment paper.
Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

These Chocolate Covered Oreo Ice Cream Bites are super easy to make with just five ingredients. Pop them in the freezer so everyone can grab one whenever they want. So delicious and fancy-looking, with a layer of Oreo and your favorite ice cream flavor dipped in chocolate. These bites are a forever family favorite dessert treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Covered Ice Cream Bites

Chocolate Sage Ice Cream

A jar of chocolate sage ice cream with a small green leaf garnish, placed on a rustic wooden surface with a burlap cloth underneath.
Chocolate Sage Ice Cream. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Experience a unique and tantalizing flavor combination with this creamy chocolate ice cream infused with hints of earthy sage. It’s a refreshing and unexpected twist on a classic dessert.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Sage Ice Cream

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